The Federal Trade Commission has removed one of the last hurdles facing the proposed merger of Pilot Corp. and Flying J by ordering the two truck-stop chains to sell certain locations to rival rest stop operator Loves Travel Stops and Country Stores.
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Chicago Manufacturing Index Shows Continued Expansion
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region fell slightly in June but showed expansion for a ninth straight month, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Wednesday.
June 30, 2010Ford to Make $4 Billion Debt Payment
Ford Motor Co. will make a $4 billion payment on its outstanding debt, paying into a United Auto Workers trust fund that pays retiree health care bills, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
June 30, 2010Eaton Forms Alliance with German Hydraulics Firm
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Wednesday it has formed an alliance with German firm Linde Hydraulics.
June 30, 2010TTNews to Close Monday for July 4th Holiday
Transport Topics Online will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, July 6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
July 2, 2009Daimler Boosting Production at N.C. Truck Plants
Daimler Trucks North America said Wednesday it will ramp up production next month at two North Carolina truck factories and a third logistics plant, recalling about 540 workers to the facilities.
June 30, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps in April
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 32.4% in April, the third straight jump of at least 24%, the Department of Transportation said.
June 29, 2010Oil Falls Below $76 a Barrel
Oil fell more than $2 Tuesday to below $76 a barrel, following reports that the Chinese economy was expanding less than forecast, Bloomberg reported.
June 29, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in June
Consumer confidence declined this month following the highest level in more than two years in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 29, 2010More Road Projects Planned During Busy Summer Season
President Obama marked the 10,000th road project funded by last years stimulus law in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this month, marking the beginning of what is being dubbed Recovery Summer, a six-week surge of infrastructure projects funded by the stimulus.
June 29, 2010